Elementals and Sprites



Name Element/Kingdom Characteristics
Bean Sidhe (banshee) - A spirit whose cry fortells the death of a loved one of whomever hears it.
Brownie - A type of pixie that lives in a home and at night will do any unfinished work. They will leave if rewarded for doing these chores, however, they do expect milk/cream and/or cake to be left out for them.
Bwca (booka) - A type of brownie
Caoineag (konyack) - A type of banshee
Coblynau (koblernigh) Earth This spirit dwells in mines. They appear about 18 inches tall and dressed like miners. They are ugly, but good-natured. They knock where rich ores are to be found.
Crhyraeth (kerherrighth) - A type of banshee that cries or groans to foretell multiple deaths due to accident or plague.
Dryads Trees Spirits that dwell in trees, especially oaks.
Ellyllon - The fairies ruled by Queen Mab. They eat toadstools and fairie butter (fungus that grow on the roots of old trees).
Elves - Trooping Fairies that are divided into the Seelie and Unseelie courts.
Fairies - A general term for sprites that eat and sleep and can become ill and die. Fairies value neatness, trustworthiness, and generosity among humans
Gnomes Earth They gaurd the treasures of the earth. They are also well known for their metalworking skills
Goblins - A type of ugly, mean-spirited brownie.
Gwragedd Annwn (gwrageth anoon) Lakes Lake dwelling fairies.
Lepracaun - A fairie that makes shoes and is famous for storing a pot of gold.
Merfolk Water Beings that have the head and torso of a human but the tail of a fish. They are irresistible singers who can lead sailors to their deaths. Also called Sirens.
Phouka (pooka) - A dangerous spirit that takes the form of an animal.
Pwca (pooka) - A mischeavious spirit that can be helpful is milk offerings are left for it. Not like the Phouka.
Seelie Court - Trooping Fairies that are benevolent to humans, but will avenge any insult or injury.
Unseelie Court - Trooping Fairies which are evil and malevolent towards humans.
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